Important Sightseeing Places in Yercaud

Yercaud Lake
The Yercaud Lake is undoubtedly one of those not-to-miss places to visit in Yercaud. It provides stunning panoramic views of the lush green lawns and hills of this hill station. The pool, which is surrounded by well wooded trees and gardens, provides a soothing and pleasant experience. Here, travellers could experience everything that Yercaud and its hills have to offer. Situated in the centre of Yercaud, the place is known for its eateries and shops that offer the taste of Tamil Nadu. Travellers can have an extraordinary experience of gaining insight into the food and cuisine of typical Tamil Nadu, dishes prepared with ingenious spices. Apart from this, travellers can enjoy a wide range of activities, including boating. The picturesque beauty of the surrounding provides the best boating experience in Yercaud.

32-km Loop Road
India is eminent all over the world for its tea and coffee plantations. 32-km loop road is one of those best places in Yercaud places to explore. The 32-Km Loop Road stretches about 32 kilometres, which starts from the Yercaud Lake and goes through beautiful agricultural plantations of Yercaud. This is one of the best places to visit in Yercaud, as it offers the essence of culture, signature of the heritage. Yercaud has been known for its thick bamboo forests and coffee plantations which supports a wide variety of flora and fauna. The 32-Km Loop Road will lead to the villages of Nagalur, Semmantham and Kaveri Peak. While people travelling through these villages have opportunity to taste varieties of coffee and experience an enchanting aroma of the coffee beans which will fill your senses.

Pagoda Point
The Pagoda Point is the best tourist spot to embrace the mind with tranquillity and solace. Imparted with scenic and captivating views of the hill station, the Pagoda Point provides the most sprawling view of Yercaud and its enthralling essence mystic ambience and cool breezes of the Pagoda Point, Panoramic views of Salem holds the charm to attract tourists. The view of the clouds floating over the head will excite the visitors for sure! It is the peaceful vantage point to get revitalized and rejuvenated as well.

The Servaroyan Temple
The Servaroyan Temple is one of the awesome places to visit in Yercaud. Situated at the highest point of Yercaud, the temple offers extra ordinary insight into the spiritual- development of this region. It is built by the ancient tribes of Yercaud. The Servaroyan Temple is built as dedication to the Goddess, Kaveri. It is a pious, serene and one of the most beautiful spots that will fills your heart instantly with its captivating structures, ornate with religious and historical significances. The rugged and damped terrains leading to the temple will surely give tourists, an adrenaline rush.

Kiliyur Waterfalls
Kiliyur Waterfalls is one of the important destinations in Yercaud. It is considered as one of the must-to-visit places in Yercaud, the fascinating and enchanting beauty of this 300 feet- waterfall will leave unforgettable imprints on tourist’s heart. This waterfall serves as a best getaway for those people, who wish to beat the stresses of daily life. It is located in the Servaroyan hill range of the Eastern Ghats in Tamil Nadu which can only be reached through the rustic and rugged terrains. Monsoons will be the idle time to visit this waterfall as the water level of this waterfall will be optimum level, providing an interesting and mesmerizing view of the waterfall.

Lady's Seat
Lady's seat is a rock that was formed in the shape of seat, which looks comfortable. It provides extraordinary views of the clouds and greenery around that place. Lady's Seat was once one of the favourite recreational places of the British females, residing in Yercaud. During the older days, this rock was also one of their favourite hangouts for British women to their chit-chats. Lady's Seat gives tourists, the most astounding view of the sunset during evenings. A clock tower was located close by to the Lady's Rock which makes Lady's seat, one of the not-to-miss spots in Yercaud. This watchtower serves as the ideal place for the visitor of Lady's Rock.

Silk Farm and Rose Garden
Silk farm and rose garden is located two kilometres off Yercaud. It is also considered as an unconventional destination for the travellers .This is a place that shouldn’t be missed by tourists including the history seekers, who like to know incorporating the skills from the mainland of China. On the other hand, the different - coloured Rose garden in Yercaud will enchant the tourist visiting Yercaud. Different flowers, the astounding views of the garden, their aromatic glee is a perfect delight for the visitors. The garden also serves as one of the best places for aspiring horticulture enthusiasts more about Tamil Nadu. It is a honeymooner-getaway and family traveller destination and, wherein couples and families can learn and acquire knowledge about the skills and techniques incorporated in silk production in India. The silk farm also portray the history of how silk production began in India

Deer Park
Deer park attracts kids and people who are nature and animal lovers. This park is must-visit spot for kids who hold gleeful aspect for birds and animals. The park is a kind of beautiful picnic spot where tourists can enjoy the enchanting views of the hills, while kids can engage themselves with different activities such as baseball, basketball, football, cricket and other related games. The park has lush green playgrounds wherein the visitors can enjoy pleasant views of the valley and can get submerged within the beauty of the nature. With blossoming nature all around, the park is also one of the earthly paradises for the photographers. Even if the person is not a keen photographer, the picturesque nature of the park will make them to get indulge into nature photography. The park closes at 5 pm. Lady’s Rock and the Yercaud Lake is the nearby places from the park; moreover, evenings is the best time to visit these places.

Norton's Bungalow
For years, Yercaud served as a summer resort to British commanders and officers who lived in India. They kept coming to this place to enjoy a wonderful vacation and have a quality time, beating the scorching heat of India during summer season. The bungalow is a private property that doesn’t offer access to public without prior permission. Hence, before coming for visit to this historic bungalow, it is better to get required permission from concerned officials to visit this site.

Bears Cave
Bears cave, one of the main attraction tourist spots in Yercaud is located close to Norton's Bungalow. According to the local people from its surrounding places, the cave is believed¬ to be created by the bears. The cave also served as an escape route and secret hideout for the mighty Tipu Sultan. Even though the fallen rocks offer some blockage for the cave exploration, the explorers can remove the rocks and continue their exploration. Around 60 ft of the bears cave can be explored without any obstacles.

Kottachedu Teak Forest
The Kottachedu Teak Forest is the must visit destination for people who are curious to know, how life has been changed during Stone Age period. Kottachedu teak forest is filled with flora and fauna. This teak forest will take tourists back to the past, showing how people lived during stone-age period. The flora and fauna in this Teak Forest includes several species like Ant-eater, Dee, Squirrels, Rabbits Mongoose, Bison and Foxes. The forest is also rich in Paradise Flycatchers, Swallows, Kites and Sparrows. Most of the floral and faunal similarities of this Kottachedu Teak Forest can be linked and related to Western Ghats in India.

Anna Park
Anna Park is one of the main tourist attraction spots in the destination of Yercaud, which offers incredible insight into the natural species of animals and plants around Shevaroys Hills of Tamil Nadu. The park is located adjacent to Yercaud Lake. It is the best place to visit during picnic trips to the hill station in Tamil Nadu. The park also features a wide collection of natural species which are found in Eastern Ghats. While the slides and swings of Anna Park attract the children, the charming ambience of the park attracts the other visitors to spend some of their best moments in the park. A flower show which is organised during the month of May is some of the main events of Yercaud region. The park also witnesses maximum number of visitors during these events. A Japanese Park within the premises of the Anna Park showcases the ancient and primitive Japanese methods of doing horticulture. This is also the reasons, why the horticulture aspirants and botanists come to this park to a large extent.

Orchidarium
Orchidarium refers to a garden which is located close by to the Lady’s Rock that features varieties of rare and exotic orchids. This Orchidarium includes around 250 variety species of orchids; out of these orchids, some orchids have been declared as endangered species of orchids by the Indian Horticulture Department. The spectacular Neelakurinji’ plants and ‘Insect Eating Pitcher’ plants that blooms once in every twelve years bring pride to this orchid garden. Orchidarium also showcases several species of Sylvan, Rose, and Bamboo plants.